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The Recap: Trump’s allowed to steal state secrets, the news cycle makes us sleepless

The news cycle is moving at a dizzying pace. Strap in
We are in unprecedented times.

Biden is a decent human. Trump is not
Both candidates consistently show who they are.

What happened to Trump is a drop in a vast ocean of American violence
These incidents may not have started with Trump, but they have certainly ramped up since his rise in politics.

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Cartoon: Security detail
But she’s been there all along.

Trump-appointed judge tries to let Trump off for stealing state secrets
This is judicial activism on steroids.

Nothing will change Trump—not even an assassination attempt
Because his idea of unity just means everyone coming together in one nation, under God, with liberty and justice for Trump.

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Sen. Tim Scott to RNC: There's no racism in America except sometimes
Let us count the ways.

GOP Senate candidate vows to answer 'tough' questions—but not about abortion
There he goes, offending the “liberal elites” again.

VuWatch Kristi Noem brag about doing absolutely nothing to stop COVID
And yet, by doing nothing, she did so much damage.

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Donald Trump picked the worst possible running mate
And not just because of the beard.

A lot was missing from Day 1 of the RNC
Even with an appearance by the “wounded warrior,” there was much to be desired.

No easy answer to why Thomas Matthew Crooks tried to kill Trump
Or: How an armed 20-year-old could get so close to Trump.

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